Position Classification Description

This is a description of a Staff Position Classification. It is not an announcement of a position opening. To view descriptions of current openings, please go to UNMJobs and Search Postings to view positions that are currently accepting applications.

The following statements are intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels characteristic of positions assigned to this classification. They should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of the specific duties and prerequisites applicable to individual positions that have been so classified.

Summary

Provides faculty-related human resource practice consultation, guidance, and support to constituent departments within the University Health Sciences Center including supervision of staff. Provides advice and assistance to client constituents on faculty policies, regulations, and procedures to include equal opportunity/affirmative action, employment, recruitment and hiring options, contract administration, compensation, promotions and tenure, disciplinary procedures, employee benefits, and training. Provides consultative direction to constituents on best HR practices in specific situations, and coordinates and facilitates timely response to constituent needs, as appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as consultant and subject matter expert to senior HSC management and administration on all issues related to tenure and promotion, faculty contracts, compensation, and payroll.

Provides day-to-day consultation and support to departmental faculty and staff with respect to compliance with established faculty policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as Federal and State employment laws and medical regulations.

Participates in the development and delivery of in-service and other formal training to client faculty and staff with regards to human resources policies and best practices as they relate to faculty members.

Provides guidance and consultation for faculty searches conducted by the HSC to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedural guidelines, as well as all State and Federal EEO/AA laws and regulations.

Provides consultation and support in the establishment of job classifications, salary levels, total compensation, and benefits for individual faculty members, and assists in the resolution of faculty compensation issues within policy parameters.

Participates in the planning and promotion of faculty benefits programs; provides information and guidance to faculty on benefits issues and serves as advocate and liaison to UNM Human Resources on individual benefits issues.

Assists in the handling and administration of legal issues pertaining to faculty within the HSC.

Provides operational leadership and administrative coordination in the management of various processes in the office, along with various integrated systems within the University.

Monitors, verifies, and authorizes routine personnel actions and requests pertaining to existing and newly hired faculty, in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Undertakes research and participates as appropriate in the development or revision of operating policy and procedures; analyzes and prepares recommendations to management on specific policy-related issues, as assigned.

Supervises personnel which includes recommendations for hiring, performance evalution, training, work allocation, and problem resolution.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Ability to develop and deliver presentations.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Knowledge of faculty governance issues and processes.

Knowledge and understanding of faculty recruitment and hiring principles, procedures, and standards.